“Countdown to UFC 142” Debuts Tonight on FUEL TV

“UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes” takes place this Saturday and features a featherweight title tilt between champion Jose Aldo and Chad Mendes. To help hype the 145-pound scrap, FUEL TV will premiere “Countdown to UFC 142” tonight at 9PM ET/PT.

The documentary focuses on Aldo and Mendes as they prepare for battle. Vitor Belfort and Anthony Johnson, the card’s co-main event, will also provide behind-the-scenes footage as they get ready for their middleweight shootout.

The HSBC Arena in Rio de Jenairo, Brazil hosts UFC 142. The pay-per-view broadcast begins live in the US at 10PM ET/7PM PT.

For the first time in the network’s history, FX will air several UFC preliminary bouts.